What we’re about
Welcome, We host a wide variety of hikes, backpacking trips, peakbagging and kayak trips during the week, over the whole of Eastern Tennessee/Kentucky/Virginia, and North Carolina. There are just a couple of simple guidelines that we follow on our hikes. 1. Hike Your Own Hike/Paddle your own paddle. We don't expect you to be either as fast or as slow as everyone else. 2. At trail/Road junctions we wait for the last person to catch up- then leave. We do not take a lot of breaks, and when we do it is not for long periods unless it is an extended hike of 10+ miles. We leave on time unless everyone that has signed up is present when the organizer gets there, then we leave. If you are interested in a particular hike, peakbag, backpacking trip or kayak event- let us know and we can facilitate the posting of those for you if you’re not able to.
Always remember YOU are responsible for yourself, be prepared, and make sure that you are well enough to engage in the activity you signed up for, in changing weather conditions.
If it is raining/snowing in Morristown within 24 hours of the hike it maybe canceled.
Upcoming events
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Waterfall Wednesday- Rocky Fork to Flint Gap
Location not specified yetThis trail leads hikers through Rocky Fork State Park to Flint Gap and back again. You'll meander alongside the crystal-clear winding creek and face a steady incline for most of the way there. The gravel pathway is wide and passes several small waterfalls, with sandy and rocky areas to take a break. There are numerous bridges and creeks to cross along the way.
Remember its fall and the weather might be chilly- be prepared
Rocky Fork to Flint Gap, Tennessee - 873 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Russellville, TN 37860 to Unicoi County, Tennessee 37657 - Google Maps
5.6 miles- Moderate
Elevation Gain- 1059 feet3 attendees
Rocky Fork, Flint Creek, and Flint Mountain Loop
Location not specified yetExplore this 7.6-mile loop trail near Flag Pond, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, fishing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Rated- Moderate
Mileage- 7.8 miles
Elevation- 1473 feetRocky Fork, Flint Creek, and Flint Mountain Loop, Tennessee - 155 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
Russellville, TN 37860 to Unicoi County, Tennessee 37657 - Google Maps
2 attendees
Whitts Ridge Trail
Location not specified yetthis scenic trail climbs steadily along a wooded ridgeline on a natural-surface path through the Cumberland Mountains. Surrounded by a mix of hardwoods and mountain laurel, Whitt’s Ridge Trail offers a quiet, immersive hike with moderate elevation gain and occasional rocky stretches. Trail-goers are treated to filtered views of the surrounding valleys, birdsong in the canopy, and bursts of color from wildflowers and rhododendron in spring and early summer. In 1755, William Floyd inherited his father’s Mastic Beach plantation, where he later hosted such guests as Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In 1776, he signed the Declaration of Independence, one of four New Yorkers to do so. Learn more about Fire Island NS and America's 250th Celebrations at America's National Parks™: americasnationalparks.org/americas-250th
less5.7 miles
Moderate
Elevation 846'https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Current+Location/36.58178,-83.66079
Whitt's Ridge Trail via LMU, Tennessee - 9 Reviews, Map | AllTrails
2 attendees
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